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NIWNIW · National importanceNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Computer Science / AIBachelor’s
Issue evaluated
NIW · National importance
substantial merit and national importance
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO agreed the endeavor lacked national importance. The record did not sufficiently demonstrate how wider adoption of multi-factor authentication would impact the field nationally or globally, the advisory opinion letters were authored by non-experts in cybersecurity and did not analyze national importance, and the part-time job creation plans lacked specificity as to locality or economic impact.
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AAO agreed the endeavor lacked national importance. The record did not sufficiently demonstrate how wider adoption of multi-factor authentication would impact the field nationally or globally, the advisory opinion letters were authored by non-experts in cybersecurity and did not analyze national importance, and the part-time job creation plans lacked specificity as to locality or economic impact.
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The record did not reflect the salary expected for individuals of exceptional ability performing comparable duties, and the broad job description of systems analysts did not correspond to the Petitioner's proposed endeavor as a cybersecurity technology entrepreneur.
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The record did not reflect the salary expected for individuals of exceptional ability performing comparable duties, and the broad job description of systems analysts did not correspond to the Petitioner's proposed endeavor as a cybersecurity technology entrepreneur.
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commanded a salary or other remuneration demonstrating exceptional ability
Why AAO was not persuaded
The AAO agreed with the Director that the salary evidence could not be evaluated because the record lacked comparable compensation data for financial analysts of exceptional ability, and the bank manager job descriptions did not correspond to the Petitioner's proposed financial analyst duties.
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The AAO agreed with the Director that the salary evidence could not be evaluated because the record lacked comparable compensation data for financial analysts of exceptional ability, and the bank manager job descriptions did not correspond to the Petitioner's proposed financial analyst duties.
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The AAO withdrew the Director's finding because the Trade Union of Employees in Bank and Financial Establishments is a trade union, not a professional association as contemplated by the regulation, and the record did not describe its composition or establish it as a professional association.
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The AAO withdrew the Director's finding because the Trade Union of Employees in Bank and Financial Establishments is a trade union, not a professional association as contemplated by the regulation, and the record did not describe its composition or establish it as a professional association.
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AAO agreed the Petitioner failed to establish he was well-positioned, finding the record lacked a record of success in the U.S. medical device industry, an adequate business plan, sufficient evidence of progress, or interest from potential customers at the time of filing.…
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AAO agreed the Petitioner failed to establish he was well-positioned, finding the record lacked a record of success in the U.S. medical device industry, an adequate business plan, sufficient evidence of progress, or interest from potential customers at the time of filing. The post-filing consultancy agreement could not establish eligibility as of the petition date, and the recommendation letters focused entirely on work in Brazil rather than the U.S. market.
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EB-1AEB-1A · Final meritsNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
Other
Issue evaluated
EB-1A · Final merits
final merits determination
Why AAO was not persuaded
AAO reaffirmed its prior aggregate review concluding the Petitioner had not shown sustained national or international acclaim or that he is among the small percentage at the very top of the field.
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AAO reaffirmed its prior aggregate review concluding the Petitioner had not shown sustained national or international acclaim or that he is among the small percentage at the very top of the field.
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The AAO reaffirmed that the Petitioner did not show his particular role on team projects was critical to a definable operational component of any organization, and submitted no evidence that the agencies themselves had distinguished reputations beyond the prominence of their clients.
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The AAO reaffirmed that the Petitioner did not show his particular role on team projects was critical to a definable operational component of any organization, and submitted no evidence that the agencies themselves had distinguished reputations beyond the prominence of their clients.
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NIWNIW · Well positionedReservedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
OtherEngineer
Issue evaluated
NIW · Well positioned
well-positioned to advance the proposed endeavor
What the decision said
AAO explicitly reserved judgment on the second prong because the first prong deficiency and the undefined proposed endeavor were dispositive, citing INS v. Bagamasbad.
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AAO explicitly reserved judgment on the second prong because the first prong deficiency and the undefined proposed endeavor were dispositive, citing INS v. Bagamasbad.
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NIWlicense or certificationNot establishedAutomated extraction · broader context
Case facts
FinanceBachelor’s
Issue evaluated
license or certification
license to practice the profession or certification for a particular profession or occupation
Why AAO was not persuaded
The Petitioner conceded she does not have a professional license or CPA certification. Membership in the South Carolina Association of CPAs does not satisfy the requirement of a license or certification, and future eligibility cannot establish eligibility at the time of filing.
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The Petitioner conceded she does not have a professional license or CPA certification. Membership in the South Carolina Association of CPAs does not satisfy the requirement of a license or certification, and future eligibility cannot establish eligibility at the time of filing.
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